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Rosenberg Post Office

Rosenberg, Fort Bend County

Marker Text

This post office was established in 1881, a year after Rosenberg was founded on the newly laid route of the Santa Fe Railroad. Early post office locations include a hotel and a general store. Parcel Post service began in 1913, and by 1928 Rosenberg's Post Office was handling mail from 24 mail trains per day. The U. S. Congress authorized the building of a district post office at 2103 Avenue G in 1939. Home delivery began in 1948. the 1939 structure was expanded and modernized in 1966-67. The history of postal service in Rosenberg reflects the growth and development of the community.

Marker Details

Address 2103 Avenue G
Location Description
Marker # 9063
Dedicated 1994
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code post office
Latitude, Longitude 29.559728, -95.805051

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